Airports

Alcohol and Drugs

A Discussion About Alcohol and Student Exchange A Discussion with SAFETI Project Director and SAFETI Newsletter Editor Gary Rhodes and Joel Epstein, Director of Special Projects, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention.

Arrest

U.S. State Department: Arrest A description of assistance provided by the Department of State to Americans arrested abroad. GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 9, Task 6 – "Avoiding Legal Trouble Abroad" to learn how to research legal issues in a different country and how U.S. laws do not apply overseas.

Arts and Culture

Tourism Thailand The official entrance to tourism in Thailand and the key to insight into Thai culture.

U.S. Embassy in Thailand: American Citizen Services If you should happen to become a victim of crime in Thailand, this site can get you in touch with consular officers at the embassy who can help you find the resources you need. Also contains information on what to do in an emergency.

Crisis

SAFETI Adaptation of Peace Corps Resources The following resources were adapted from Peace Corps documents about responding to crises, developing an emergency action plan, personal safety and awareness, and risk management.

Crisis Abroad A summary of what the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs can and cannot do for Americans caught in a disaster or a crisis abroad.

Crisis Preparedness The following information may be helpful to you in preparing for a crisis abroad. While some of the material was designed by other U.S. Government agencies for a crisis occuring in the United States, the guidance about preparedness may be useful to Americans traveling abroad.

Culture Etiquette

Politeness and Etiquette around the world From eDiplomat, provides information about etiquette around the world and is useful not only for businesspeople and diplomats but also for anyone traveling to different countries.

Programs Abroad A resource of The Center for Global Education. The site provides an extensive listing with links to programs abroad, including internship, research, service learning and volunteer, study and work abroad programs.

Finding a Quality Program A resource of The Center for Global Education. The site provides a tool to search for a study abroad program by country and by major.

Sarah's Wish This site provides helpful safety tips on things to remember when looking for a study abroad program provider.

International Education of Students Homepage for the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) which provides guidelines for evaluating study abroad programs.

GlobalScholar.us: Go to Course 1, Module 2, Task 1 " Find the Right Program" to find a quality program and see what options you have.

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Making Your Experience Count

Department of State Fulbright Program Since 1946, the Department of State Fulbright Program has funded U.S. students and faculty to study and/or conduct research in other countries, in order to foster mutual understanding between nations.

Intern Abroad Country and career specific guide to finding internships overseas.

National Security Education Program The National Security Education Program (NSEP) funds U.S. students to study and/or conduct research in other countries, to educate Americans in cross–cultural and global issues and strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.

Department of State Fulbright Program Since 1946, the Department of State Fulbright Program has funded U.S. students and faculty to study and/or conduct research in other countries, in order to foster mutual understanding between nations.

National Security Education Program The National Security Education Program (NSEP) funds U.S. students to study and/or conduct research in other countries, to educate Americans in cross–cultural and global issues and strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.

Rotary International Rotary International provides scholarships to students to study/research abroad and act as "ambassadors of goodwill."